Patrick Henery was born in Hanover Country Verginia on May 29, 1736.He was the second son of John Henery, a successful Scotish born Planter, and Sarah Wynson Syme. He recieved most of his edjucation from his father and uncle. After that, Henery was a store keeper for some time. But he was a poor biusness man and die to tha he became quickly in debt. 